Canada Postal Note & Scrip

Canada · 1898 · Various

This is a Canadian Postal Note, a financial instrument used for sending small sums of money through the mail. The design typically features intricate engraving, often with a portrait of a monarch or other national symbols, to prevent counterfeiting. Unlike stamps, these were purchased for their face value plus a small fee and could be cashed at a post office.

Introduced in the late 19th century, postal notes provided a secure and accessible way for the general public to remit money before personal cheques and electronic transfers became common.